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All the latest BM Caterers news, including podcasts, blogs, recipes, restaurant reviews and insightful reports.

Salt and Pepper Squid

Salt and pepper squid

Light, crunchy, and satisfying. This is a dredge batter (so it puffs up in the fryer and gives you all

Foolproof Fish Batter

Foolproof fish batter

Extra crispy outside. Moist, flaky fish inside. This is one of those simple kitchens wins that feels a bit magic.

epilepsy
Blog

Living beyond the label: My journey with Epilepsy

Age brings perspective. I find myself caring less about the small things and more about what truly matters, like helping

Eat the rainbow
Blog

Eat the rainbow: Energising the workplace through colourful food

With March bringing the start of spring, it’s a great time to refresh energy levels and bring a little more

Coffee and Chocolate Brownies

Coffee and chocolate brownies

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies made with used coffee grounds. A simple zero-waste recipe that transforms surplus coffee into a deeply

vegetable pakoras

Vegetable pakoras with roasted apple chutney

A zero-waste recipe using vegetable trimmings. These vegetable pakoras are a brilliant way to use up surplus veg and are

Fruit Tea Stock

Fruit Tea Stock (Zero‑Waste Smoothie Base)

A gently spiced fruit stock made from surplus fruit skins and trimmings. Naturally sweet, aromatic and perfect as a zero-waste

Reduce waste
Blog

3 Ways to Reduce Waste in a Contract Catering Environment

As ESG Lead for a contract caterer, food waste is always high on the agenda. We serve thousands of customers

Danielle
Blog

International Women’s Day: My journey in hospitality

In hospitality, every career journey is different, shaped by passion, perseverance and the people we meet along the way. For

Miso‑marinated fried chicken

Miso‑marinated fried chicken

with Pickled Mooli and Spring Onion Crispy miso-marinated fried chicken served with sweet pickled mooli and fresh spring onions. A

Pitta breads

Pitta breads

Makes 6 pittas (approx. 120g each) Soft, fluffy homemade pitta breads with a perfect pocket. Delicious served warm and ideal

Baked Coffee Grounds Celeriac (Zero-Waste, Vegan-Friendly)

A surprising and sustainable way to use used coffee grounds, this baked celeriac sealed in a coffee crust delivers deep,

Miso Roasted Celeriac with Sesame, Seaweed & Nigella Seeds

This miso roasted celeriac is one of the simplest and most flavourful ways to prepare celeriac. Slow-baked until deeply caramelised,

Roast Swede Mash

A richer, sweeter alternative to traditional boiled swede mash. Roasting the swede in butter allows it to steam gently in

Burnt Apple Puree

This deeply caramelised apple purée tastes almost like toffee, yet it’s made using only apples. Slow roasting draws out the

Braised Red Cabbage

A classic winter side dish that’s sweet, tangy, and deeply comforting. Braised slowly until glossy and tender, this red cabbage

Leek, Celeriac and Cabbage Gratin

A comforting, seasonal winter vegetable gratin with soft layers beneath and a deeply golden, crisp top. Rich béchamel binds leeks,

Charred Aubergine Dip

Charred aubergine dip 

A smoky, creamy charred aubergine dip with lemon, olive oil and herbs. Simple, comforting and perfect for sharing. Serve at

whipped feta

Creamy whipped feta cheese salad (Tirokafteri) 

A creamy, tangy whipped feta salad inspired by classic tirokafteri. Smooth, savoury and perfect for sharing with warm bread. Serves

Panisse with creamed corn

Panisse with creamed corn, charred corn, and charred onion dressing

Panisse with creamed corn, charred corn, roasted chickpeas and a smoky charred onion dressing — a rich, textured sharing dish

Perkee ethical coffee
News

Perkee marks 10 years with rebrand and ongoing commitment to ethical coffee

Perkee, launched in 2015, is marking its 10th anniversary with a rebrand that reflects its development over the past decade

Food and hospitality apprenticeships
Blog

Celebrating apprenticeships

Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do. Developing skills, building confidence and supporting long-term careers

Workplace coffee
Blog

Perkee at 10: always moving forward

At BM, we never stand still. And neither does Perkee. At our AGM last week, our Head of Coffee, Graziano

Restaurant refresh
Blog

How a restaurant refresh can add value

Industry insight shows that consistent branding and considered improvements to hospitality environments can increase revenue by over 20%. Refreshing a